{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-well-being-guy-fletcher-9781138818354","title":"The Philosophy of Well-Being: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003eWell-being occupies a central role in ethics and political philosophy, including in major theories such as utilitarianism. It also extends far beyond philosophy: recent studies into the science and psychology of well-being have propelled the topic to centre stage, and governments spend millions on promoting it. We are encouraged to adopt modes of thinking and behaviour that support individual well-being or 'wellness'.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is well-being? Which theories of well-being are most plausible? In this rigorous and comprehensive introduction to the topic, Guy Fletcher unpacks and assesses these questions and many more, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre pleasure and pain the only things that affect well-being?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs desire-fulfilment the only thing that makes our lives go well?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan something be good for someone who does not desire it?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs well-being fundamentally connected to a distinctive human nature?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs happiness all that makes our lives go well?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs death necessarily bad for us?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow is the well-being of a whole life related to well-being at particular times?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnotated further reading and study and comprehension questions follow each chapter, and a glossary of key terms is also included, making \u003cem\u003eThe Philosophy of Well-Being\u003c\/em\u003e essential reading for students of ethics and political philosophy. This title is also suitable for those in related disciplines such as psychology, politics and sociology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Guy Fletcher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138818356\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138818354\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 178\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.00w x 0.50d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guy Fletcher","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43947810423039,"sku":"9781138818354","price":56.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_a9e25874-339d-4598-94c3-cf209ab45bba.jpg?v=1681520935","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-philosophy-of-well-being-guy-fletcher-9781138818354","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}